Valentia Lifeboats

Valentia Lifeboats PDF Author: Dick Robinson
Publisher: Nonsuch Publishing, Limited
ISBN: 9781845887070
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The lifeboats of Valentia have been in service since 1946, when the volunteer crew were summoned to action by the firing of maroon flares. Dick Robinson has been associated with the lifeboat station for almost 60 of those years, firstly as a child watching the flares, then as a serving crewmember, and finally as a maritime historian. In this detailed history, he captures the spirit of the station, together with the tragedies and sacrifices that make up its history. Valentia Lifeboats: A History, has been compiled using the first-hand accounts, original and rare images, and detailed records of the station. It is a fitting tribute to the people who have served here, and will be a record of the station for many years to come.

The Lifeboat Service in Ireland

The Lifeboat Service in Ireland PDF Author: Nicholas Leach
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445624230
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 328

Book Description
The history of the Irish lifeboats station by station

Haughey

Haughey PDF Author: Gary Murphy
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
ISBN: 0717194442
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 969

Book Description
With exclusive access to the Haughey archives, Gary Murphy presents a reassessment of Charles Haughey's life and legacy. Saint or sinner? Charles Haughey was, depending on whom you ask, either the great villain of Irish political life or the benevolent and forward-thinking saviour of a benighted nation. He was undoubtedly the most talented and influential politician of his generation, yet the very roots of his success – his charisma, his intelligence, his ruthlessness, his secrecy – have rendered almost impossible any objective evaluation of his life and work. That is, until now. Based on unfettered access to Haughey's personal archives, as well as extensive interviews with more than eighty of his peers, rivals, confidants and relatives, Haughey is a rich and nuanced portrait of a man of prodigious gifts, who, for all his flaws and many contradictions, came to define modern Ireland. 'A superbly balanced exploration of the life and politics of one of the most fascinating figures in 20th century Ireland.' Professor John Horgan 'An indispensable read for anyone with an interest in modern Irish history.' David McCullagh 'Offers much new detail – and not a few surprises – about the personality and career of a political titan who is still, in equal measure, revered and reviled in 21st century Ireland.' Conor Brady

Chatterbox

Chatterbox PDF Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 438

Book Description

Air Crash Investigations

Air Crash Investigations PDF Author: Allistair Fitzgerald
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557981840
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 358

Book Description
On 23 June 1985, Air India Flight 182, a Boeing 747-237B was on its way from Montreal, Canada, to London when it was blown up while in Irish airspace, and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. 329 people perished. It was the largest mass murder in modern Canadian history. The explosion and downing of the carrier was related to the Narita Airport Bombing. Investigation and prosecution took 25 years. The suspects in the bombing were members of the Sikh separatist Babbar Khalsa. Inderjit Singh Reyat, the only person convicted, was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
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